London's Spiracle co-publishes independent houses' audiobooks and sells them to bookstore consumers using in-store cards with QR codes. The post UK: Spiracle Opens ‘Audiobook in a Card’ for Bookstores appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-05 18:30:21 UTC ]
If you’ve been holding out for a deal on an iPad mini, it may be time to make a move. Apple’s mini-tablet has dropped to a record low on Amazon. Usually $499, the sixth-gen model with 64GB is on sale for a mere $379. If you want more storage, the 256GB variant, typically $649, is on sale for... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2024-08-05 16:30:05 UTC ]
Romantasy titles lead the list of 13 books that must be removed from public schools. Plus: a book award given from behind bars, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-05 15:05:00 UTC ]
The 2024 Frankfurter Buchmesse includes a much-enlarged Frankfurt Audio area in Hall 3.1 and a return of The Arts+ Stage to Hall 4.1. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024: Frankfurt Audio and The Arts+ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-05 14:35:26 UTC ]
The annual Sharjah International Book Fair again will honor international fiction, nonfiction, and publishing in its suite of awards. The post UAE: Sharjah International Book Fair Opens Its Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-05 12:55:52 UTC ]
As the literary world is roiled by fights over politics and war, are we losing sight of the writer’s purpose? Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-08-05 09:03:35 UTC ]
This fall, Broadleaf Books will publish 'Justice for Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind,' a compilation of essays edited by Garvey's son that includes contributions by Black authors, booksellers, and publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
Pine & Cedar Books plans to publish “compulsively readable, story-driven novels,” starting next summer, with the first title in a three-book with the 'All the Sinners Bleed' author. Christine Kopprasch has been named VP and publisher. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
“People feel differently about their bookstore than they do about their grocery store or electronics store,” writes Evan Friss, in praise of a retail ritual battered by the internet. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-08-04 09:00:54 UTC ]
New releases in fiction, nonfiction and comics that caught our attention. Toward Eternity by Anton Hur Toward Eternity does not waste any time in getting to the drama. The novel by Anton Hur begins in the not-so-far-off future, and opens with a moment of crisis: a patient in a nanotherapy... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2024-08-03 18:30:58 UTC ]
Sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman, Project 2025's impact on books & education, saying goodbye to an OG queen of YA, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-03 15:00:00 UTC ]
Sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman, the best book club books of August, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-03 15:00:00 UTC ]
A demon summoner, a mission to Jupiter's moon, a secret nerd society pushing for change, and more of today's best YA book deals. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-03 13:30:00 UTC ]
A business out of science fiction — a robotics repair workshop — is now in Houston, aiming to provide automated workers to local businesses. Continue reading >> [ Source: Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2024-08-02 19:28:12 UTC ]
A public-facing event, the September Macondo Literary Festival will feature authors and culture from across Africa. The post Kenya: Nairobi’s Macondo Festival Plans for Its Fourth Iteration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-02 19:13:35 UTC ]
The inaugural Inside Prize has named its first recipient—the author Imani Perry. The new book award is “a collaborative project of Freedom Reads, the National Book Foundation, Center for Justice Innovation and Dallas bookstore owner Lori Feathers.” And in a novel move, all the prize judges are... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-08-02 17:05:17 UTC ]
New mysteries and thrillers out this week, as well as multi-cast audiobook mysteries to check out. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-02 15:15:00 UTC ]
Travel into this week's new science fiction and fantasy books, as well as two compelling portal fantasy reads. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-02 15:00:00 UTC ]
Plus: the most read books on Goodreads in July, new cookbooks for the school year, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-02 15:00:00 UTC ]
Making Banned Books Week about action will bring us one step closer to curtailing book censorship. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-02 13:30:00 UTC ]